History of the Gospel Tent
1966- Present

 

The Fulton County Christian Music Ministries Board is a result of the WPOS Christian radio station broadcasting from the Fulton County Fair. The radio station’s first broadcast was September,1966. They were pretty discouraged and asked the Lord to let them know if He wanted the ministry to continue.

Late in the afternoon on the first Saturday of broadcast, the lady who ran the concession stand across from the Gospel Tent came over to tell Ray Turkington and Lowell Yoder she appreciated hearing the music. She told them she did not have what they were singing about. As they shared their faith, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior.

The following day, Sunday at noon, there was a ruckus at the concession stand. The rescue unit came and found the lady dead on the ground. The Lord gave His answer for the ministry to continue. One person really matters to God.

The radio station continued broadcasting from the fair for more than 25 years and then turned the ministry over to area churches. The churches then developed the board. The name has changed from the Gospel Music Tent to the Fulton County Christian Music Ministries board because performers come from all over the area to share their faith by singing all types of Christian Music.

In 2002, new doors were opened when Lupe Hinojosa hosted “Spanish Day”. All performances on Friday were in Spanish so Spanish speaking residents could hear the Good News in their own language - a concept which has now become a traditional aspect of the ministry.

Today the Fulton County Christian Music Ministries is pleased to have board members from throughout the region helping to plan a full week of entertainment at the Fulton County Fair. With a new location, new website, and exciting new artists . . . 2010 promises to be a remarkable year!